police-pursuit · Thurston County, Washington

What happened after K9 Asher apprehended a fleeing suspect in Thurston County?

What happened?

After a police pursuit in Thurston County, Washington, K9 Asher apprehended a fleeing suspect who was subsequently treated for injuries, booked into jail, and charged with attempting to elude, DUI, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 22, 2026
Sources: Reddit; KIRO 7 News Seattle

Timeline

  1. A driver was caught speeding at 96 mph in a 35 mph zone on Rich Road in east Olympia, Thurston County, and refused to stop, initiating a police pursuit.

  2. The pursuit ended when the suspect pulled into a "known drug compound" and attempted to flee on foot, where K9 Asher apprehended the suspect.

  3. The suspect was treated at the hospital for injuries sustained during the K9 apprehension.

  4. The suspect was booked into the Thurston County Sheriff's Office jail facing charges of attempting to elude, driving under the influence (DUI), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

  5. Authorities authorized a search warrant for drug paraphernalia from the suspect's vehicle and two vials of blood for forensic testing; no charges were filed for harming K9 Asher.

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